Surgical Scheduler, Cardiac Heart Center

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Cardiac Heart Center
• Schedule: Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Hospital: Ascension Medical Group, clinic
• Location: 10590 N. Meridian Carmel, IN
  Prior experience working in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting as scheduler or patient access preferred. Will be part of a 3-person team of full time schedulers supporting the cardiac surgery program.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Coordinate OR surgery schedules to maximize efficient use of operating rooms, equipment, and staff.

• Work with physician offices to gather information needed to schedule surgeries consistent with department guidelines and accommodating physicians’ requests and patients’ needs.
• Assign operating suites and equipment and block times to maximize efficient use of resources.
• Ensure that necessary demographic, billing and insurance information is entered into electronic medical records and coordinates with Patient Admitting as needed to prevent delays in scheduled surgery.
• May reschedule surgeries as needed to accommodate emergencies or other unanticipated events.